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Naan vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Naan and White Bread?

  • Naan is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber, while White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 38% higher.
  • White Bread has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Naan. Naan has 2.907g of Saturated Fat, while White Bread has 0.698g.

We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Contains more Calcium +144.1%
Contains more Iron +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +93%
Equal in Sodium - 490
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Contains more Calcium +144.1%
Contains more Iron +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +93%
Equal in Sodium - 490

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Naan
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Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +593.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +593.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Water - 36.42
Equal in Other - 1.98
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Water - 36.42
Equal in Other - 1.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +161.7%
Contains more Fructose +203.8%
Contains more Maltose +11.3%
Equal in Starch - 37.17
91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +161.7%
Contains more Fructose +203.8%
Contains more Maltose +11.3%
Equal in Starch - 37.17

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Naan White Bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 10.2g 8.85g Naan
Fats 6.7g 3.33g Naan
Carbs 46.21g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 286kcal 266kcal Naan
Starch 36g 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 0.8g 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 3.4g 5.67g Naan
Fiber 4.8g 2.7g Naan
Calcium 59mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 1.73mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 68mg 23mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 98mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 126mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 490mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 0.74mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.101mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.536mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 6IU 1IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.22mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.087mg Naan
Folate 16µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.2µg Naan
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 0.599g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Naan White Bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Naan
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.209g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients
  2. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.